as in ditch
a long narrow channel dug in the earth
dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property
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Recent Examples of trench
Try a T-shirt, straight-leg jeans, and a trench—or go with a cashmere cardigan and a slip dress.
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control officers rescued a large dog that had fallen into a 12-foot-deep trench and may have been trapped for as long as three days, officials said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 10 Feb. 2026
Recently, Stewart shared a video wearing a three-quarter-length trench that immediately piqued my interest.
—Annie Blackman, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026
Plant bare-root crowns in 6-inch-deep trenches 5 to 8 inches apart in a sunny spot.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Feb. 2026
Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Animal Control officers rescued a large dog that had fallen into a 12-foot-deep trench and may have been trapped for as long as three days, officials said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trench
Noun
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During heavy rain, avoid parking or walking near culverts or drainage ditches, where swift-moving water can pose a serious risk.—
Mobile Web,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
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The ordinance also prohibited e-bikes on public sidewalks, drainage ditches, culverts, channels, athletic courts or gyms.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Clogged gutters and downspouts.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
20 Feb. 2026
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Homeowners should create defensible space by clearing dry brush, leaves, and other flammable materials away from structures and keeping gutters and roofs free of debris.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When camping in an open environment, select a campsite in a valley, ravine, or low region.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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The area has deep ravines and dense vegetation.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Trench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trench. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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